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Malachite, Olivenite, Clinoclase


Malachite : Cu2[(OH)2|CO3], Olivenite : Cu2[OH|AsO4], Clinoclase : Cu3[(OH)3|AsO4]

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Locality: Wheal Gorland, St Day United Mines (Poldice Mines), Gwennap area, Camborne - Redruth - St Day District, Cornwall, England, UK
Botryoidal malachite and minor patches of clinoclase on beige olivenite. Very pale varieties of olivenite, consisting of very thin fibres, are relatively common at this locality. Field width: 2 cm. P Haas photograph and collection.

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